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    Jun 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Looking back on good times, troubled times at Gwynn Oak Park [Reisterstown]

    Do you remember Gwynn Oak Junction? Then you may have gone to the movies at what was the Ambassador Theatre, bought your groceries at Schreiber's, purchased your very first Halloween costume at Read's, spent your allowance at Ben Franklin, and gotten your hair styled at Dorothy's Beauty Parlor.
    Do you remember Gwynn Oak Junction? Then you may have gone to the movies at what was the Ambassador Theatre, bought your groceries at Schreiber's, purchased your very first Halloween costume at Read's, spent your allowance at Ben Franklin, and gotten your...

    Tags: Auction Service, Archdiocese of Baltimore, Halloween, Reisterstown, Hunt Valley

    2. Jun 14, 2013 |Column| Baltimore Sun

  2. Two Maryland women at the center of history, June 1963

    The American clock brings us to the 50th anniversaries of two extraordinary events involving two extraordinary women, Gloria Richardson Dandridge and Madalyn Murray O'Hair — both strong-willed champions of liberty and disturbers of the status quo, but women of very different character, purpose and legacy.
    The American clock brings us to the 50th anniversaries of two extraordinary events involving two extraordinary women, Gloria Richardson Dandridge and Madalyn Murray O'Hair — both strong-willed champions of liberty and disturbers of the status quo,...

    Tags: Trials, New York City, Civil Rights, Cambridge (Dorchester, Maryland), Anglicanism

    3. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Homer E. Favor, civil rights activist

    Dr. Homer Eli Favor, a retired Morgan State University economist who was an original member of the civil rights activist group whose members called themselves the "Goon Squad," died of heart disease Saturday at the Baltimore-Washington Medical Center.
    Dr. Homer Eli Favor, a retired Morgan State University economist who was an original member of the civil rights activist group whose members called themselves the "Goon Squad," died of heart disease Saturday at the Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. A...

    Tags: Cherry Hill (Baltimore, Maryland), Teaching and Learning, The New York Times, Cherry Hill, Colleges and Universities

    4. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Racial profiling provision of immigration bill scrutinized

    A coalition of civil liberties and immigrant-rights advocates led by Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland wants to strengthen a provision in the Senate's sweeping immigration bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from racial profiling.
    A coalition of civil liberties and immigrant-rights advocates led by Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland wants to strengthen a provision in the Senate's sweeping immigration bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from racial profiling. The 867-page,...

    Tags: Racism, Benjamin L. Cardin, Frederick County (Maryland), U.S. Border Patrol, National Security

    5. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Columbia knitting group meets third Mondays

    These groups meet regularly. Adams, Hanna, Moore Memorial Post 156, American Legion — Third Thursday, 7 p.m. VFW Post 7472, 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City. Edward A. Hall, commander, Post 156, ehall@telecomxchange.com or 410-340-7892; John Horan,...

    Tags: American Legion, Howard County, Ellicott City, Panera Bread Company

    6. Jun 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. How the death penalty will end: first Maryland, then the nation

    The death penalty debate in Maryland is finally over. This spring's decision by the General Assembly to replace the death penalty with life without parole was cemented last week, when right-wing activists failed to muster enough signatures to force the issue onto the ballot. We, the people of Maryland, have sent a clear and firm message: capital punishment belongs in our past, not our future.
    The death penalty debate in Maryland is finally over. This spring's decision by the General Assembly to replace the death penalty with life without parole was cemented last week, when right-wing activists failed to muster enough signatures to force the...

    Tags: Murder, John Hickenlooper, Conservation, Punishment, Death Penalty

    7. May 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. City to give $100K to family of man killed by police

    Baltimore officials plan to give $100,000 to the family of man shot and killed by police in a North Baltimore alley four years ago.
    Baltimore officials plan to give $100,000 to the family of man shot and killed by police in a North Baltimore alley four years ago. The city spending panel, the Board of Estimates, is expected on Wednesday to approve the payment to settle a multimillion-...

    Tags: Public Officials, Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Justice System, Shootings, Government

    8. May 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Savage/North Laurel

    Flea market The Howard County NAACP Youth Council sponsors a spring flea market and yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Ridgely's Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road in Jessup. Antiques, jewelry, toys, clothing, household items, sports...

    Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Music, Yoga, Music Theater

    9. May 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Mfume named chair of Morgan State board, signals Wilson will stay

    Kweisi Mfume was named the new chair of Morgan State University's Board of Regents on Tuesday, more than three months after his predecessor was ousted amid a public battle over university leadership.
    Kweisi Mfume was named the new chair of Morgan State University's Board of Regents on Tuesday, more than three months after his predecessor was ousted amid a public battle over university leadership. Mfume quickly signaled that university President David...

    Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Colleges and Universities, Kweisi Mfume, Morgan State University

    10. May 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. President praises Baltimore native at commencement

    If Baltimore native Leland Shelton had bothered to check his email in the hectic day before graduation, he might have avoided a shock during commencement.
    If Baltimore native Leland Shelton had bothered to check his email in the hectic day before graduation, he might have avoided a shock during commencement. There he was, one of 500 men in a black cap and gown this week at Morehouse College in Atlanta,...

    Tags: Theft, The New York Times, Colleges and Universities, Jessup (Anne Arundel, Maryland), Rosebank

    11. May 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. 'Great Day': New life for old music of black churches

    As afternoon light tried to filter through the thick, stained-glass windows of Sharp Street United Methodist Church last weekend, Marco K. Merrick pounded out the bass line of a spiritual on a raw-sounding piano, singing along in a raspy voice: "Great day, the righteous marching. Great day, God's going to build up Zion's walls."
    As afternoon light tried to filter through the thick, stained-glass windows of Sharp Street United Methodist Church last weekend, Marco K. Merrick pounded out the bass line of a spiritual on a raw-sounding piano, singing along in a raspy voice: "Great...

    Tags: Cultural Development, Colleges and Universities, Culture, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Lotteries

    12. May 5, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Isaiah 'Ike' Dixon, state delegate from Baltimore

    Isaiah Dixon Jr., a jazz fan, world traveler and four-term state delegate from Baltimore City whose accomplishments included introducing a bill that made cross burnings a felony in Maryland, died of heart failure April 26 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium. He was 90.
    Isaiah Dixon Jr., a jazz fan, world traveler and four-term state delegate from Baltimore City whose accomplishments included introducing a bill that made cross burnings a felony in Maryland, died of heart failure April 26 at Stella Maris Hospice in...

    Tags: Music Industry, Annapolis, Timonium, National Aquarium Baltimore, Executive Branch

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